Practice of Play Therapy Skills and Working with Parents in Play Therapy

After observing a Play Therapy demonstration participants will practice Play Therapy skills learned thus far. This will be accomplished in a small group setting with participants role playing the child and Play Therapist. The instructor will give feedback.

The homework assignment for Dibs: In Search of Self will be reviewed and discussed.

Since parents are the most vital people in a child’s life, time will be spent discussing the concept of working with parents through Play Therapy.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this class the participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

Current Play Therapy skills as observed by the instructor

The importance of and techniques for working with parents in Play Therapy, as demonstrated by large group discussion

3. A Play Therapy case study as demonstrated by large group discussion of Dibs: In Search of Self

Professionals can purchase the full course at a discounted rate or purchase individual sessions at full price. A discount is available for students for individual sessions. Please email Esteban Mayers at emayers@depelchin.org to purchase individual sessions at the discounted $130 rate.